If manufacturers like HTC plan to continue their trend of launching new flagship devices at Mobile World Conference, they best be figuring out just what those next phones will be right away. A rumor has popped up of leaked specs, showing that HTC is on their way to launching the HTC One (M9).

For starters, this rumor offers up the continuation of the “One” naming scheme. Fair enough, most of us are comfortable with calling them the M7, M8 and now the M9 anyway.

From there, we see a specs list that is right on par with the latest and greatest phones out there. A 5.5-inch QHD display is a good start. The Snapdragon 805 processor is a solid choice, for now, and 3GB of RAM should keep any phone ticking along at a decent pace.

Internal storage options should start at 32GB, with 64GB and 128GB satisfying our upgraded needs. Of course, a microSD slot ensures we never run out of space.

Stepping things up from there, a 3500mAh battery is a smart power option. In most cases, lugging around 4000mAh makes for a heavy device, but anything in the neighborhood of 3200mAh or lower produces unsatisfactory battery life on a phone this size for the average user.

The best news here, if this rumor is to be believed, is the updated 16MP camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). Not to say that HTC’s UltraPixel technology was a failure, but it certainly has not been well received by those that look at the specs sheets. We’ve heard from many users that have passed on the HTC One (M8) because of the 4MP sensor.

Rumored HTC One (M9) specs

Processor

Snapdragon 805

Memory

3GB of RAM

Display

5.5-inch QHD

Storage

32GB/64GB/128GB plus microSD

Battery

3500mAh

Camera

16MP rear camera with OIS

Further, there is mention of a HTC One (M9) Prime that could be sporting Bose audio. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

We do not expect the HTC One (M9) to be announced, let alone find its way to store shelves, until next March in Barcelona. However, this is just the beginning, we are sure we’ll see plenty of further rumors and leaks before then. Stay tuned.

What do you think, do these initial specs meet your HTC One (M9) expectations?

Does this sound familiar? It was only a little over a week ago that HTC announced that both the original M7 and the new M8 versions of their HTC One Google Play Edition phone should see an update to Android 5.0 Lollipop last week. They are at it again, putting out a tweet suggesting the hold could be released by the end of the day December 1st.

At this stage of the game, the race is on to see which manufacturers will bring joy to their Google Play Edition owning customers before other non-GPE phones see the update. Android 5.0 Lollipop has been rolling out to devices around the globe for the better part of three weeks now, with the first GPE device to see the update being the LG G Pad 8.3 a couple days ago.

Sadly, HTC does not really include the GPE version of their devices on their software update tracker. However, the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the HTC One (M7) GPE and HTC One (M8) GPE are in the hands of Google’s QA lab, expected to receive technical approval for OTA deliver by the end of day today, Monday, December 1, 2014.

As always, we recommend that you do not bank on this update, after all, this announcement comes from the same hands as last time. On the bright side, this does mean that there is a very good chance we’ll see the OTA update for Android 5.0 Lollipop on both versions of the HTC One GPE soon, maybe even this week.

How many GPE HTC One M7 and M8 owners out there are eagerly awaiting Android 5.0 Lollipop?

Ever since Google launched the Android L developer preview at their I/O conference in June, users have been testing the L release on every device they can get it installed on. A team of developers over on the XDA Forums is adding a new device to the list, HTC’s original One (M7) flagship smartphone.

The port is still considered to be in the alpha stages, so you’ll find some hiccups, in addition to some other items that just don’t work. Some limited and reduced functionality is not unexpected, the Android L release is just a developer preview, after all, made to show off the newest looks and functions, not as a daily driver. The list of key functions not currently operating in the HTC One release include WiFi, Bluetooth, data, camera and sound. Like we said, not exactly a daily driver.

The HTC One (M7) is HTC’s flagship device from 2013. It’s 4.7-inch 1080p display with the Snapdragon 600 processor and 2GB of RAM hit the market as one of the best Android powered smartphones of its time.

Android L is Google’s next OS designed to rock all of our mobile needs. If you have been out of the loop for a while, be sure to check out our Google I/O coverage, take a look at what Google’s Material Design has in store for us, and of course, head on over to the XDA forum to get your hands on the HTC One (M7) developer preview of Android L.

Will you guys be giving the Android L preview a go on your HTC One (M7)?

Via: XDA Developers; ]]>http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-m7-android-l-preview-404284/feed/13HTC’s software update roadmap leaked on the Internet – HTC One getting Android 4.4.4 soonhttp://www.androidauthority.com/htcs-software-update-roadmap-leaked-internet-htc-one-getting-android-4-4-4-soon-398982/
http://www.androidauthority.com/htcs-software-update-roadmap-leaked-internet-htc-one-getting-android-4-4-4-soon-398982/#commentsMon, 30 Jun 2014 08:28:00 +0000http://www.androidauthority.com/?p=398982HTC’s Android rollout roadmap has been leaked on the Internet. The roadmap shows that HTC is continuing to make point releases for some devices and that it is evaluating Android L for several of its handsets.

The Google Play Editions of the HTC One (M7 and M8) already have access to Android 4.4.4 and according to the leaked plans HTC will be rolling out Android 4.4.4 with Sense 6.0 for the HTC One sometime in July or August. HTC are actually already testing 4.4.3 with Sense 6 on both devices, however the quick release of 4.4.4 following the release of 4.4.3 means that HTC may jump over 4.4.3 and go straight to the latest version of KitKat. Other HTC devices which will get Android 4.4.4 with Sense 6.0 are the HTC One (M8) dual-sim version, the HTC One Mini 2, and the HTC One (E8). The E8, codenamed M8 Ace, is the plastic variant of the HTC One (M8) with a 13MP camera.

Most of HTC’s other currently supported device will likely remain on Android 4.4.2 with Sense 6.0. These include the HTC One (M7) dual-sim version, the HTC One Max (T6), the HTC Butterfly S, the HTC Desire 816, and the HTC Desire 610. The HTC One Mini (M4) should receive an update for Sense 6.0, from Sense 5.5, some time in the next month.

As you would expect, there are plans to bring Android L to HTC’s devices and the first handsets to get the update will likely be the Google Play Edition of the HTC One. The leaked roadmap suggests that HTC will be evaluating Android L for multiple devices including the Butterfly S, the Desire 816, and the Desire 610. There is no final word yet on which devices will actually support Android L. However HTC has previously announced that it will update all of its HTC One (M8) and HTC One (M7) smartphones to Android L within 90 days of receiving final software from Google.

HTC’s “advantage pledge” means that it will provide software updates for all of its devices for up to two years after their launch date, and it looks like it is keeping to that pledge.

Via: XDA; Source: LlabTooFeR;]]>http://www.androidauthority.com/htcs-software-update-roadmap-leaked-internet-htc-one-getting-android-4-4-4-soon-398982/feed/5HTC One M7 gets Sense 6 on AT&T’s networkhttp://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-m7-sense-6-att-389654/
http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-m7-sense-6-att-389654/#commentsWed, 04 Jun 2014 16:22:27 +0000http://www.androidauthority.com/?p=389654
Just last week Sprint and Verizon joined T-Mobile and unlocked HTC One M7 handsets by making the move to Sense 6.0. Late to the party, AT&T is said to be finally rolling out the same update. For those keeping score, that means all four major carriers now have rolled out Sense 6 to the One M7. The update has also already hit Canada and most of Europe.

So what’s new here? While the core version of Android stays the same, there’s quite a few changes that come with Sense 6 including a newly updated interface, an overhauled camera app, new motion controls, power management options including a battery saver interface, and improved Blinkfeed. HTC Sense 6.0 also make a pretty big change in the way that it updates individual HTC apps: you can now upgrade some of these apps directly through Google Play, starting with Sense 6.

How about it, have you received Sense 6 on your AT&T version of the HTC One M7 yet? Any other important changes in the update? Be sure to let us know in the comments!

It didn’t take long for Android’s new update to start rolling out, after the release of the Android 4.4.3 factory images and many a rumor. The software update has been hitting Nexus devices, including the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7, and now we are getting news of some other phones getting the OTA update.

As it is to be expected, Google Play Edition devices are next in line. Reports of the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One M8 and HTC One M7 Google Play Edition smartphones getting the update are filling the blogosphere. Android 4.4.3 is spreading and you Google Play Edition phone may be next, so it might be smart to go and check for updates in the settings.

Also in line to get this update is Motorola’s lineup. Motorola has just announced its newest smartphones will get Android 4.4.3 this week, with some updates rolling out as soon as today. In the list of devices to be updated we can find the Moto X, Moto E and Moto G.

Motorola’s new UI is near-stock, making it rather simple for the manufacturer to update its devices. Such a quick update was unheard of in previous years, unless you had a Nexus device. Do keep in mind there are some exceptions, though.

Only Moto G and Moto E devices purchased in the US will get this update, as well as Moto G devices purchased in Brazil. And yes, the Moto G 4G LTE is included in this update! The Moto X update seems to be limited to T-Mobile users, but we can expect the update to hit other devices relatively soon.

Via: Droid-Life; Source: Motorola Blog;]]>http://www.androidauthority.com/android-4-4-3-google-play-edition-motorola-389242/feed/15Verizon and Sprint roll out Sense 6 to the HTC One M7http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-m7-sense-6-verizon-386966/
http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-m7-sense-6-verizon-386966/#commentsThu, 29 May 2014 14:54:36 +0000http://www.androidauthority.com/?p=386966
Earlier this month, the HTC One M7 started to receive a Sense 6 upgrade for those with unlocked and developer edition devices in the United States. Shortly after this the update also started pushing out to T-Mobile.

Now it looks like the same update is making its way over to some of the remaining carrier-branded devices.Yesterday Sprint started rolling out the update, and now Verizon has followed suit as well.

The Sense 6 interface first debuted with the HTC One M8, and for the M7 upgrade quite a few of these features transfer over including a newly updated user interface, an updated camera app, improved Blinkfeed and new motion controls. Even more importantly, HTC has started to push several of its apps to Google Play for those with Sense 6 or higher, so that means you can receive HTC app updates in the future without having to wait for HTC and your carrier to push out a traditional update to your device.

Have you received Sense 6 for your Sprint or Verizon HTC One M7 yet? If so, what do you think of the changes so far?

Earlier this week we learned that the HTC One M7 was getting an update to Sense 6.0 in Canada for both unlocked devices and those on Rogers, Bell and TELUS networks. At the time we surmised that it would only be a matter of time before the US market received the same update, and it turns out this was a correct assumption.

Taking to Twitter, HTC product manager Leigh Momii revealed that the update is now rolling out to Developer Edition and unlocked HTC One M7 owners. While this currently leaves carrier-branded HTC One M7 owners out of the fun, the good news is that AT&T, Sprint and Verizon are likely not too far behind, as their updates are already in the final certification stage. T-Mobile still appears to be in the development stage, however, so it seems possible that the uncarrier could be the last one to the party.

So what’s new here in this 668MB update? According to the change-log, we are looking at new interfaces for the Gallery and Camera apps, which should include many of the same camera improvements found in the M8 — though there may be some limitations due to hardware differences. The log also mentions Blinkfeed improvements, better theme/font support, HTC’s Extreme Power Saving mode and more.

Anyone snag the update yet, if so, what do you think of the improvements so far? For those with a carrier version, hang tight, we’ll be sure to keep you updated as soon as we learn more about when you’ll see the upgrade to Sense 6.0.

HTC One M7 users will find very few issues with 2013’s legendary device. It continues to be an amazing smartphone and today it’s getting even better for those who hold a Canadian version. HTC Canada has started rolling out the Sense 6.0 update for the One M7!

Update version 5.11.661.8 should weigh in about 668 MB. This is happening shortly after January’s Sense 5.5 update, so there is not much to be improved just yet. There are a few small adjustments, however, including the addition of better theme/font support, Extreme Power mode and more. Probably the most exciting change is the addition of the Sense 6.0 camera app, which many of you will enjoy.

The newer camera app is much sleeker and easier to understand than the older version. Not to mention, it offers some newer features like Image Match (helps you find similar photos faster) and support for Point of Interest locations in map view. There may be some hardware limitations due to the lack of the M8’s secondary camera, but most of the features from the One M8 should remain intact.

HTC’s software update information tells us Most U.S. versions are now in “Certification” stage. This can get a bit tricky with carriers, but this is considered to be the very last stage before a software update is rolled out.

The Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, unlocked and Developer versions of the One M7 are all almost ready. Only T-Mobile is falling behind as it sticks around “Development” stage. But don’t worry, it should be just a matter of time before we all have Sense 6.0.

Meanwhile, HTC One M7 owners who are with Rogers, Bell or TELUS can now go straight to Settings>About>Software Update and check if an upgrade is available. You should get a notification soon, as well.

Via: Mobile Syrup; ]]>http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-m7-sense-6-canada-379832/feed/6HTC One (M7) to get Sense 6 by the end of May, Canada and U.S. only for nowhttp://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-sense-6-368706/
http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-sense-6-368706/#commentsTue, 15 Apr 2014 04:31:21 +0000http://www.androidauthority.com/?p=368706

Users of the original HTC One (M7) will not have to upgrade to the new One (M8) or worry about flashing any custom ROMs in order to use HTC’s new Sense 6 Android skin. HTC USA President Jason Mackenzie has announced that Sense 6 will roll out to the original HTC One by the end of May.

The update is only promised to HTC One users in Canada and the U.S. and was made through the company president’s twitter account.

No announcement has been made yet on HTC’s website, nor has an exact date been provided for the update to any version of the HTC One. This is understandable considering the difficulties that phone manufacturers can face in getting certification from the individual carriers. Luckily, HTC’s new commitment to keep their phones up to date comes with a tool to track the progress of updates to the specific versions of the phone.

In a follow up tweet by Jason Mackenzie, we are told to keep our eyes on the HTC Software Updates page. It is currently not displaying any Sense 6 update info, but we are told it will be updated soon.

One of the key questions I have about this update timeframe is whether or not Sense 6 on the HTC One will be accompanied by the Android 4.4.3 update that is expected soon, and is said to start rolling out to the Sprint Nexus 5 starting today? It certainly would be convenient to see both rolled into a single update, but we suspect it may take HTC a bit longer to get 4.4.3 through carrier certifications – good thing we have HTC’s updates site to keep us informed.

HTC One owners, is this a big deal to you – will this update change your mind about updating to the new One (M8)?